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The Red Pyramid

Brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane accidentally unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes the doctor to oblivion and forces his two children to embark on a dangerous journey, bringing them closer to the truth about their family and its links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharoahs.

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this is a great book. This not my favroiut book but tis is a verry intresting book when u litsen to it on a aduio book. there is a lot of action in the storyt when cater and and his sister go to a museume with there dad and they finde out who he realy was a magisian. read this book i give it 4.2 star

An interesting read, although I would have to say I enjoyed Riordan's other works better (excepting Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard; that series was purely TERRIBLE). A little slow-paced and repetitive at the beginning, but it gets better around the one third mark. I was not expecting Carter and Sadie to be hosting Horus and Isis! There was a lack of a solid plot and Sadie kept swearing with "god" (I disapprove of such language).

It took me until halfway in to really start enjoying the book. As a fan of the Percy Jackson series, I expected a similar format with instantly engaging heroes, madcap mythological adventures, and a fast pace. The beginning of the novel feels more than a little repetitive and slow (despite the almost constant chase scenes). I was bound and determined to dislike this book but then, midway through the novel, something marvelous happened. The book allowed itself to slow down, to take in the world, to explore the characters. I began to care, I began to completely love the world Rick Riordan was creating around me. At first, I didn't know if I wanted to finish the book. Now, I'm absolutely excited to pick up the sequel. I feel like this book could have been improved by quite a lot of editing as good portions of the beginning felt unnecessarily long. That being said, I would absolutely recommend this book. If you're like me and have trouble with the beginning, stick with it. The improvement is exponential. I'm so very excited to see where this goes. I'm hooked.

The book The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan is set in the real world, with a few additions. Most importantly, the ancient Egyptian gods. Sadie and Carter are descendants of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt and are kept apart most of their lives: Sadie living with her grandparents in London, and Carter traveling the world with their dad, Dr. Julius Kane, an Egyptologist. The book, told as a narrative by the two main characters Carter and Sadie is humorous and will inspire a passion for egyptian mythology in those who read it (It definitely did for me!). I love this book! It is possibly my very favorite Riordan book. Rating 4/5
- @Redibis of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library

This was such an interesting book. It is based on Egyptian mythology. We get to meet so many characters and the brother-sister bond of Carter and Sadie is so delightful. Not gonna lie, I was pretty bored at the start but as the book went on, it definitely got more interesting. One of the best things I liked about this book was world building, which makes the book more complicated (in a good way). The use of mythology was also great as well. To be honest, I didn't think I was going to like this book because I do not really like mythology, but it really surprised me. This was a totally appropriate book for kids to read. I would recommend this book to teenagers and adults aged 12-19. I give this book a 3 out of 5 stars.
- @terrificbooklover of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library

On one of their infrequent visitations, siblings Sadie and Carter take a nice trip to the British Museum in London with their Egyptologist father Julius Kane—during which he blows up the Rosetta Stone, releasing five imprisoned ancient Egyptian gods: Isis, Osiris, Horus, Set, and Nephthys. I really enjoyed this book, it taught me a lot about perseverance and tolerability. I love all Rick Riordan books and I think he is an excellent writer, he captures the moment just perfectly.
- @SecretBlossom of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library

Of all titles of Rick Riordan's books, I would say the ones in the Kane Chronicles are probably the most direct. But in truth they are all kind of direct, I guess just in reference to perspectives of the readers. But regardless, here we can find out about the story of Sadie and Carter Kane, two undeniably funny characters, through a narration in a record tape. Switching back and forth between the two protagonists, the author creates a hilarious and wild journey across the globe as they try to save the world from Egyptian mythological destruction. Facing a tragic loss, what will the two choose to sacrifice or to gain? 5/5 Stars.
- @Siri of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library

The Red Pyramid is one of Riordan’s best works! Packed to the brim with action and thrilling fun, this novel depicts “recordings” of Carter and Sadie Kane, two siblings that are the all-powerful descendants of Egyptian gods. Brought together through a rash decision by their father Dr. Kane, the Kane siblings learn the truth about their existence and find they must fight a battle against the god of chaos, Set. But nothing is as it seems, classic Riordan fantasy style. This book will take you through modern civilizations and goddess chambers where every twist is unexpected and mysterious. A definite book that kept me awake reading its last pages! Rating 5/5
- @jewelreader of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library

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Frightening or Intense Scenes:There is a creepy zombie-dude named Face of Horror (Riordan describes vividly). Set is evil. Might be disturbing to younger children when a certain character is discovered to really be a shabti and breaks into pieces.

In the book The Red Pyramid, by Rick Riordan, the sibling protagonists Carter and Sadie take turns explaining their journey through the USA to stop the Egyptian god of evil,Seth[Set], from destroying North America. Carter and Sadie learn magic from Egyptian magicians. This book is full of Egyptian myths.

Sadie Kane and Carter Kane don't live close together...They are the most powerful magicians. Something frantic happens that lets out danger. Sadie and Carter have to save the world before it is taken over by an evil man.